The Well Life Podcast

Brain vs Mind The two terms are often used interchangeably. The brain is a physical organ that controls bodily functions, including thought, memory, emotion, and movement. The brain is made up of neurons and blood vessels.    The mind is a more abstract concept that refers to a person's thoughts, feelings, and actions.   The brain is considered to be a physical thing, and the mind is considered to...

  Spiritual Benefits Biblical Fasting is refraining from food for a spiritual purpose. It helps us better connect with God and align ourselves with God and what He wants to do in our lives, Stovall Weems says: “It is time to get your fight back, hit the reset button, and experience God in an incredibly fresh, new way. Hold on and get ready for an awakening.”    “This is the kind of fast day I’m af...

Dr. Marcy Meyer grew up in San Diego, California, and earned her Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from San Diego State University. She served in the military for over 21 years and received her medical training while in the U.S. Army.  Upon leaving the Army in 2018, she made Tacoma her home and established Destiny Direct Primary Care to serve the Tacoma community. She was intro...

Glenda & Robin discuss their hopes, dreams and goals for 2025.    What is the Lord saying to you?  What is your word for the year… Do you have a word for the year?  What books are you reading that relate to the above?   From Jon Gordon:   What do you want to focus on this year?   What's in the way?   What do you need more of?   What do you need less of?   What needs to change?   What matters m...

'I admit that I haven’t yet acquired the absolute fullness that I’m pursuing, but I run with passion into his abundance so that I may reach the purpose for which Christ Jesus laid hold of me to make me his own. I don’t depend on my own strength to accomplish this; however I do have one compelling focus: I forget all of the past as I fasten my heart to the future instead. I run straight for the div...

The birth of Jesus is described in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and is celebrated annually at Christmas   The 4 weeks of Advent: Hope Peace Love Joy   The Birth Of Jesus Christ, God’s Only Son, Is The Greatest Gift That God Has Ever Given. Celebrate The Birth Of Our Risen Savior And Let Your Heart Overflow With Hope, Peace, Love, And Joy!    Holiday cooking Meats: Organic turkey, chicken, ham,...

Robert Kaelin is a visionary leader and the founder of Counter Culture Leadership, a values-based organization that helps equip leaders to reach their full potential so they can change the world with a positive impact. He is the founder of Generous Influencers, a nonprofit on a mission to influence communities with generosity through community events and building relationships. Robert began his jo...

Dean Smith is a high-performance coach and keynote speaker, widely regarded as one of the nation’s most trusted and inspiring voices on forgiveness. He captivates audiences with his extraordinary personal journey and empowers them with actionable strategies to conquer the mental, emotional, and spiritual barriers that stand in the way of leadership success. As a coach, Dean partners with leaders t...

Does Chicken Soup really help? Chicken soup as a therapy can be traced back to 60 A.D. and Pedanius Dioscorides, an army surgeon who served under the Roman emperor Nero, and whose five-volume medical encyclopedia was consulted by early healers for more than a millennium.    Boost Your Immune System  Sleep Healthy eating (nutrients) Movement - at least 150 minutes each week of moderate-intensity ph...

Gratitude is the greatest of all attitudes  Gratitude changes who you are Gratitude changes what you see. Gratitude changes what you say Gratitude changes who you do life with Gratitude is a powerful weapon of war   According to UCLA Medical: Research shows that practicing gratitude — 15 minutes a day, five days a week — for at least six weeks can enhance mental wellness and possibly promote a las...

Sleep is Important  The Sleep Spectrum: Why the average person needs 7–8 hours, but some may need more or less depending on genetics and lifestyle. Sleep Deprivation’s Silent Damage: How lack of sleep can increase inflammation and raise risks for serious conditions like heart disease and cancer. Rewiring Your Sleep Patterns: Cognitive behavioral therapy can help break the cycle of insomnia by chan...

Your second brain: 95% of the “feel good” neurotransmitter, serotonin is produced in your gut - not your brain.    Vagus Nerve - the connection between brain & gut   Organs involved in digestion:  Mouth Esophagus Stomach Small Intestine Colon   Other organs involved: Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas   Symbiosis - state of harmony in the gut & Dysbiosis - state of imbalance in the gut   Dysbios...

Episode 53: Russ Holley - Forrest Therapy Followup   We are back with our friend Russ Holley. Just to refresh your memory, back in Episode 15, Russ introduced us to Forrest Therapy. Since then, I had the privilege of joining he, his wife along with my dear friend Raquel on a Forrest Therapy walk. So, we had to have him back on so we could talk about it and how I experienced it.    As a reminder: R...

It’s our One Year Anniversary! To celebrate we invited our coach, mentor, and leader, Michael McIntyre, to join us and catch up on everything in the McIntyre Enterprise.    Today we will be having a conversation to talk about this past year’s podcasts and growth in business, get inspiration and maybe even some tips from Michael.  We take time on our one year birthday to give honor where honor is d...

Thyroid disease is very common, with an estimated 20 million people in the United States having some type of thyroid disorder. Women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) are about five to eight times more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid condition than men and people assigned male at birth (AMAB). Thyroid diseases are split into two types: primary and secondary. In primary thyroid disea...

Darin Eubanks has a passion to build up and encourage the body of Christ to be everything they were created to be. He has been married to his amazing wife Jamie since 2002 (22 years) and has three beautiful daughters.  He works for an environmental services company as an account manager where he helps customers find solutions for their waste management needs.  He has served in different forms of m...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: In 2024, breast cancer is estimated to be the most common cancer in the United States, with the following statistics:  New cases: 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer are estimated to be diagnosed in women, and 2,790 new cases in men  Deaths: 42,250 women and 530 men are estimated to die from breast cancer  5-year relative survival: 91.2%  Risk of recurrence:...

Episode 48 - Strength Training    Strength training is an important part of an overall fitness program.   Use it or lose it Lean muscle mass naturally diminishes with age. The body fat percentage will increase over time if you don't do anything to replace the lean muscle you lose over time. Strength training can help you preserve and enhance your muscle mass at any age.   Strength training may als...

Episode 47 - Routines   Today Glenda & Robin talk about their beginning and end of day routines.   What is your morning routine? Setting your day up for success.    Up no later than 5:00am S.A.V.E.R.S. What is V. visualization? (being in 2 places at the same time…)  Prayer/Devo   Glenda’s Day:  P.R.A.Y.E.R Pray, praise, prepare for my day Reflect and Renew my mind Affirmations Yield to Him  Re...

Episode 46 - Breaking the Fast!   The first food or beverage you consume in the morning BREAKS your fast from the night. Thus, it is your BREAKFAST. Breaking the Fast.    Breakfast revs up the body after a night's sleep, giving us energy and nutrients to face the day. Studies suggest that eating breakfast regularly is associated with good health — and that the timing of the meal, as well as what's...

Episode 45 - Summer Fun Before Back To School   Back to School season is here and we are just starting our summer activities. Here are some fun things and some practical things to do before everyone gets back to the busy school season: Sleep patterns Shift diets and plan meals that heal, support and energize New clothes  Family Fun Nights Movie Nights Hiking Camping  Picnic Walks Cycling  Outdoor...

Episode 44 - Do It Now, Part 2   From Ryan Joswick, coach (life lessons from his 70 year old mom) Love others, do no harm. Joy comes from the inside out. Be better, not bitter. Always keep a gratitude journal. Family is everything! Cherish your family! Always win your age group after 70. Health is our own personal responsibility. Live with grace. Fewer words, more actions. Bark less, wag more. One...

Episode 43 - DO IT NOW!, Part 1   Do It NOW: these statements from 70 year old execs: 1) I should have taken charge of my life and set my goals earlier. Life isn’t practice, it’s the real thing.  2) I would have taken better care of my health.  3) I would have managed my money better.  4) I would have spent more time with my family.  5) I would have spent more time on personal development.  6) I w...

Episode 42:  What are your dreams? Dangerous Wonder - Michael Yaconelli 1 Corinthians    Passion    Purpose Meant for others  See Jesus in us   Perseverance  Lifestyle to overcome -------------------------------------- For more information about the hosts, please visit their websites and follow them on social media: Dr. Glenda Shepard - Doctor of Nursing Practice/Advanced Registered Nurse Practiti...

Episode 41 - Top Keys to Living a Well Life 1. Spiritual-God first in all aspects of your life ● Spiritual disciplines (praise & worship) ● Prayer ● Studying 2. Mental/Emotional ● Manage stress ● Live in peace ● Community 3. Physical ● Movement ● Muscle health ● Nutrition 4. Financial ● Budget ● Giving ● Resources 5. Vocational ● Love what you do ● Operate in your gifting ● Entrepreneur ------...